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(Eagle News)–“Jenny” has maintained its strength as it accelerated over the Philippine Sea on Saturday, Sept. 30. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said so far, the tropical storm was estimated 1025 kilometers east of Central Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving west southwestward at 35 kph. PAGASA said the tropical storm is not directly […]
Also green-lights use of P700 million in excess tariff collections for the Palayamanan Plus program (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has approved P12.7 billion in financial assistance and the use of P700 million in excess tariff collections for the Palayamanan Plus to benefit the country’s farmers. In a Presidential Communications Office statement, the President said the financial assistance under the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance Program will help them “cope with the increasing cost of production and […]
(Eagle News)–“Jenny” has intensified into a tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said it is so far located 1145 kilometers east of Central Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and a gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is moving westward at 15 kph. Although “Jenny” is not directly affecting the country at this time, PAGASA said heavy rainfall over Batanes and Babuyan Islands may be […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos defended the government’s decision to suspend the ‘pass-through’ fee collection of local government units (LGUs), noting that this was meant to promote the ease of doing business. “Dahil hindi na titigil bawat boundary, mas mabilis ang pagdaan. So, it’s really about the ease of doing business. And to simplify, again, the procedures that are required for a transporter to bring the produce, especially from the farm to the market,” he said. […]
Heavy rainfall possible over Batanes, Babuyan Islands due to TD “Jenny,” PAGASA says (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Central Luzon has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said now-TD “Jenny” is so far located 1400 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and has a gustiness of up […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a low pressure area off extreme Northern Luzon. PAGASA said as of 3 a.m., the LPA was located 800 kilometers east of the area. Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Davao Region are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to the trough of the LPA. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, September 27, reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption and human rights abuses. The President made the statement as he called on the second batch of newly promoted star rank officials of the Philippine National Police in Malacañang Palace to lead by example. “As officials, you are responsible for ensuring that all PNP personnel uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism and respect for human rights,” the […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has signed into law a measure that aims to address the country’s various labor challenges. The Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act or Republic Act (RA) 11962 seeks to improve the employability and competitiveness of Filipino workers through upskilling and reskilling initiatives; and, support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and industry stakeholders, according to the Presidential Communications Office. “The law will help us solve the various challenges plaguing our labor […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture to prioritize farm-to-market road projects. The President issued the directive in a sectoral meeting on updates on the implementation of the Farm-to-Markets Road National Plan in Malacañang, the Presidential Communications Office said. “We’ll have to assess it in terms of need. Where do we need the roads most? For example, roads that are heavily used that are not in good condition pero ang daming dumadaan […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos gave the assurance there was enough rice supply in the country. He acknowledged, however, that there are gaps in the distribution of the staple that need to be addressed by the government. “Sabi ng Department of Agriculture ay mas malaki ang ani natin ngayong taon na ito kaysa sa nakaraan kaya’t sa production side naman ay nagiging maayos. Ngunit kailangan nating ayusin ang sistema mula sa pagtanim, mula sa pagresearch and […]
(Eagle News)–Volcanic smog or vog continues to be observed over Taal Volcano, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Saturday, Sept. 23. PHIVOLCS said also monitored was an upwelling of hot volcanic fluids in the main crater lake and a plume 1800 meters tall. It reminded the public about the ban on the entry into Taal Volcano Island, especially in the main crater and Daang Kastila fissures, and the ban on occupancy and […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Environment and Natural Resources said it strongly deplores the conduct of any activity that leads to the damage or destruction of coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea, as the agency expressed readiness to support any legal options the Philippines may pursue in the event of marine environment destruction. The DENR issued the statement after the Philippine military expressed suspicions about a harvesting of corals by China in Rozul Reef. The […]
